SUNNYVALE · DALLAS COUNTY · SUNNYVALE ISD
Sunnyvale, TX Homes for Sale
Looking for Sunnyvale TX homes for sale? Sunnyvale is a small Dallas County town known for larger lots, acreage and its own Sunnyvale ISD, tucked between Mesquite and Lake Ray Hubbard. Texas Born Team helps buyers compare Sunnyvale’s neighborhoods and land, check restrictions and utilities, and negotiate the right property.
Knock Certified TeamNAR Code of EthicsBased in Rockwall, TXMissy Wadham & Jason Miller
147
Homes sold since 2019
Across Rockwall County and the surrounding lake towns.
20+
Years in real estate
Missy has been a REALTOR® since 2002.
89%
Referral clients
Most of our business comes from people we already helped.
35
Five-star reviews
Across Google, Zillow and Realtor.com combined.
★★★★★ 5.0
24 Google reviews
Rated 5.0 on our Google Business Profile.
LIVING IN SUNNYVALE
Is Sunnyvale, Texas a good place to live?
Sunnyvale is the easternmost city entirely within Dallas County, formed in 1953 from the communities of Hattersville, New Hope, Long Creek and Tripp. Buyers choose it for its space, quiet streets, Sunnyvale ISD and quick access to Mesquite, Dallas and Lake Ray Hubbard. That mix is what keeps Sunnyvale TX real estate in demand.
Space and land
Larger lots and acreage that are hard to find this close to Dallas.
Parks and the lake
Town Center Park, Jobson Park and Samuell Farm North, with Lake Ray Hubbard close by.
Sunnyvale ISD
A small Pre-K through 12 district; Sunnyvale High School opened in 2009. We confirm the zone for every address.
WHY BUYERS CHOOSE TEXAS BORN TEAM
Why Sunnyvale buyers work with us
Buying in Sunnyvale often means buying land as much as a house. We check surveys, deed restrictions, septic, wells and utilities with you, and tell you plainly when a property is priced for the house but not the lot.
Street-level Sunnyvale knowledge
Which Sunnyvale neighborhoods have city utilities versus septic, which lots allow barns or animals, and how Sunnyvale ISD zoning works.
Negotiation with a strategy
We build offers from comparable sales, days on market and inspection findings — so you win the house without overpaying for it.
One team, start to closing
Lender, inspector, appraiser, title and final walkthrough all coordinated by the same two people who took your first call.
Buy before you sell
As a Knock Certified team we can get you into your next Sunnyvale home before your current one is listed, so you only move once.
SUNNYVALE HOMES FOR SALE
Sunnyvale, TX homes for sale by type
Sunnyvale started out allowing only single-family homes on large lots, and that heritage still shapes what is for sale. Here is what buyers find. It is a quick snapshot of Sunnyvale TX real estate before you start touring.
Acreage and estate homes
Homes on an acre or more, some with barns, ponds or room for horses, often priced over $1 million.
Newer subdivisions
Neighborhoods such as Stoney Creek and Stone Canyon with larger homes and amenities, typically from the $450Ks to the $800Ks.
Custom and semi-custom homes
One-of-a-kind builds on generous lots where pricing depends on finish level and land.
Near Lake Ray Hubbard
Homes on Sunnyvale’s east side within a short drive of the lake’s south shore.
Get new Sunnyvale listings the day they hit the market
Sunnyvale has few homes for sale at any time. Tell us your budget, lot size and must-haves and we will send matching Sunnyvale listings the day they hit the MLS. Be the first to know about Sunnyvale TX homes for sale that fit you.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Where we help buyers in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale was formed in 1953 when four small communities joined together, and parts of town still feel distinct. These are the areas buyers ask about most.
Sunnyvale areas we know well
Stoney Creek
One of Sunnyvale’s best-known neighborhoods, with larger homes, amenities and Sunnyvale ISD schools nearby.
Las Brisas & Stone Canyon
Newer neighborhoods with upscale homes and generous lots.
Acreage Sunnyvale
Estates and land across the town’s rural stretches, where barns, ponds and pastures are common.
Town Center & historic Tripp
Around Town Center Park and the historic Tripp First Baptist Church, built in 1882.
WHAT HOMES COST
What Sunnyvale TX homes for sale typically cost
Sunnyvale’s prices swing widely between subdivision homes and acreage estates. These broad ranges hold up through most markets; ask us for current comparable sales. Use them as a starting point when you compare Sunnyvale TX homes for sale.
$450K–$800K
Typical Sunnyvale subdivision homes
$1M+
Acreage and estate properties
Sunnyvale ISD
Its own small Pre-K–12 district
1953
Year four communities joined as Sunnyvale
The average listing price in Sunnyvale was about $1,008,000 (about $216 per sq ft) per HAR.com market data, October 2026, pulled up by large acreage estates. Ranges above are broad and based on local MLS sales reviewed by Texas Born Team.
What does a Sunnyvale buyer’s agent actually do?
A Sunnyvale TX buyers agent represents you — not the seller. As your buyers agent in Sunnyvale, TX, Texas Born Team sets your budget and search criteria, surfaces Sunnyvale listings the moment they hit the MLS, tours homes with you, runs comparable sales to price your offer, negotiates terms and repairs, and manages inspection, appraisal, financing and title all the way through to key handoff.
Does the seller pay for it? In Texas, the seller has traditionally covered the buyer’s agent commission through the listing agreement. Since the 2024 NAR settlement that is negotiable on every transaction, and the amount is spelled out in a written buyer representation agreement before you tour your first home — so you always know what your Sunnyvale TX buyers agent is paid, up front.
THE PROCESS
How buying a home in Sunnyvale, TX works
Seven steps from your first call to the keys, with extra checks for land, utilities and restrictions that matter on Sunnyvale’s larger lots.
01
Free buyer strategy call
We map your budget, lot size, commute and must-haves, and whether a subdivision home or acreage fits you better.
02
Get pre-approved
Get a full pre-approval, not a quick pre-qual. Sellers take approved buyers seriously, and it tells you exactly what you can spend.
03
Build your home search
We set up an automatic MLS search filtered to your criteria, so new Sunnyvale listings hit your inbox the day they go live — not after Zillow gets around to it.
04
Tour homes with a local pro
We walk each property with you: foundation, roof, septic or well, outbuildings, drainage, fencing and what nearby Sunnyvale homes and land sold for.
05
Write a strong offer
We price offers from comparable sales and the seller’s situation, and write terms that protect you without scaring the seller off.
06
Option period and inspections
The option period is your leverage. We schedule inspections fast, review the report with you and renegotiate where it is justified.
07
Closing and keys
Final walkthrough, closing documents and funding, with us there to answer questions until the keys are yours.
FIRST-TIME BUYERS
First time home buyer in Sunnyvale, TX? Start here.
Sunnyvale is a higher-priced market, but some first-time buyers buy here for the schools and space. The key is knowing what a larger lot adds to your monthly cost.
What you can actually afford
We work backwards from the payment you are comfortable with, including Dallas County property taxes, insurance and upkeep for septic, wells or larger lots.
What you need at closing
You do not need 20% down. Many first time home buyers in Sunnyvale, TX use 3–5% conventional, FHA, or a VA loan with nothing down. Budget for the option fee, earnest money, inspection and closing costs on top.
How not to overpay
We price your offer from comparable sales, not the list price, and use the option period to renegotiate when the inspection justifies it. If a house is not worth what it is asking, we will tell you.
YOUR LOCAL AGENTS
Missy Wadham & Jason Miller — your Sunnyvale REALTORS®
We are Texas Born Team, REALTORS® based at 1001 N Goliad St in Rockwall, and we help buyers in Sunnyvale and the surrounding towns every week. We hold the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics certification and we are a Knock Certified team.
Missy and Jason have been in real estate for more than 20 years, have guided buyers through every kind of market and know Sunnyvale street by street. Sunnyvale homes vary from newer subdivisions to true acreage, so we compare every lot on size, restrictions and utilities before you make an offer.
BUY BEFORE YOU SELL
Already own a home? Move once, not twice.
As a Knock Certified team we can help you buy your next Sunnyvale home before your current one sells. No rent-back, no double move and no contingent offer for a seller to turn down. It changes what you can bid on. Planning to sell first instead? See how we help you sell your home in Sunnyvale, TX.
1 · Get approved
You get approved through the Knock program alongside your regular mortgage pre-approval.
2 · Buy the next one
Make a strong, non-contingent offer on your next Sunnyvale home and move in on your schedule.
3 · Sell when you are ready
Your current home goes on the market after you move. Our seller page explains how that part works.
RUN THE NUMBERS
What will a Sunnyvale home actually cost you monthly?
Adjust the price, down payment and rate to see your estimated payment. Remember Texas property taxes and homeowners insurance are on top of this — ask us for a full monthly estimate on any specific address.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“They make the process super easy. We were never stressed.”
“Missy was the first one there showing us listings. She is very good about communication — and that is who we wanted to work with.”
BUYER FAQ
Sunnyvale home buyer questions, answered
What is the average home price in Sunnyvale, TX?
Prices vary widely. Subdivision homes in Sunnyvale, TX commonly sell from the mid $400,000s to around $800,000, while acreage and estate properties often sell above $1 million. HAR.com put the average listing price near $1 million in October 2026 because of those estates.
Which school district serves Sunnyvale, TX?
Sunnyvale is served by Sunnyvale ISD, a small Pre-K through 12 district. Sunnyvale High School opened in 2009; before that, students attended high school in Mesquite ISD.
Is Sunnyvale, TX a good place to live?
Sunnyvale is popular with buyers who want larger lots, a quiet small-town setting and their own school district while staying close to Dallas, Mesquite and Lake Ray Hubbard.
What county is Sunnyvale, TX in?
Sunnyvale is in Dallas County. It is the easternmost city located completely within the county, which affects property taxes and appraisal through the Dallas Central Appraisal District. That mix is what keeps Sunnyvale TX real estate in demand.
What should I check before buying acreage in Sunnyvale?
The survey, any deed restrictions or HOA rules, septic or well systems, utilities, flood zones and what you are allowed to build or keep on the land. We review it with you during the option period.
What are the best neighborhoods in Sunnyvale, TX?
It depends on what you want. Stoney Creek is popular for amenities and schools, Las Brisas and Stone Canyon for newer upscale homes, and the rural parts of town for acreage.
Do you help first time home buyers in Sunnyvale, TX?
Yes. We walk first-time buyers through pre-approval, down payment options, the option period, inspections and closing costs, and we will tell you plainly when a Sunnyvale house is not worth what it is asking.
Where can I see Sunnyvale TX homes for sale?
Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send matching Sunnyvale TX homes for sale as soon as they are listed on the MLS, then set up private showings when you are ready. Be the first to know about Sunnyvale TX homes for sale that fit you.
Does the seller pay my buyer’s agent in Sunnyvale, Texas?
Traditionally the seller has covered the buyer’s agent commission through the listing agreement. Since the 2024 NAR settlement it is negotiable on every sale, and the amount is agreed in writing in your buyer representation agreement before you tour a home in Sunnyvale.
Ready to Find Your Sunnyvale, TX Home?
Ready to start your search for Sunnyvale TX homes for sale? Start with a free 30-minute strategy call: your budget, the Sunnyvale neighborhoods that fit and a plan for your search. Selling first? See how we sell homes in Sunnyvale.
Texas Born Team — Missy Wadham REALTOR® · 1001 N Goliad St, Suite 168, Rockwall, TX 75087 · 469-688-4825